WWE legend Dave Bautista joins The Academy after 2 decades in Hollywood
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Dave Bautista
was once the feared Batista when he came inside the
WWE
the squared ring. His dominance was majestic and his talent unparalleled. But over the years, he has left his wrestling days behind to focus more on his acting career, and with so many accolades, it's time to say that he has made his mark in Hollywood.
And it was further accentuated recently with his induction into the Class of 2025 of The Academy.
The Academy invites Batista and 533 other artists into its Class of 2025
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 534 artists and executives to join the organization in its esteemed Class of 2025. And in the list of individuals, one name that caught the eye of wrestling fans was
WWE
star Dave Bautista Bautista, whose movies like Dune: Part Two and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery have both been nominated for The Academy.
The actor has been a part of the movie industry since 2006, and with two decades in the business he has become one of the top stars of Hollywood.
Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang in a joint statement expressed their excitement to invite the newest batch of Academy members to their midst, applauding their commitment to the world of moviemaking.
'We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy.
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Through their commitment to filmmaking and to the greater movie industry, these exceptionally talented individuals have made indelible contributions to our global filmmaking community.'
The list of all the names being invited into the Class of 2025 was added in the latest announcement by The Academy. And Dave Bautista aka Batista is one of a total 33 actors who have been extended this invitation alongside other members of the industry. While his stint with wrestling seems most likely over, fans of Batista still remember the glory days, reminiscing his greatness inside the ring. Whether he returns or not, Batista will always be considered a legend in WWE and fans will forever have him in their hearts.
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